Welcome to the board from southern Illinois.

Welcome---this is a great place for alot of information.

Another question, is this (the Quick Reply) the right reply to use to address everyone?

I was smitten by something. LOL

Welcome. You will love it here!

Hello and a big, warm welcome from southeastern West Virginia. I have been a hand-quilter for 30 years plus but know I won't get everything done I want to in this one lifetime. I used to be a machine-quilting snob but no more. Check out Leah Day on youtube or her website/blog...freemotionquiltingproject.com.....every day a new design...great for beginners and experts alike. Her youtube offerings include how to get started machine quilting. She's made a believer out of me. I've purchased several things from her website DayStyleDesigns as well. Hope this helps.

Welcome from Minnesota and happy quilting :)